LeBron James Explains What "Mamba" Jerseys Mean To The Lakers

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The Lakers have an opportunity to win the NBA title with their "Mamba" jerseys, on Friday.

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have been nothing short of dominant this season. After finishing first in the Western Conference, it became quite clear that this was a team destined to compete for a championship. So far, the playoffs have been a walk in the park for this team, as they won the first three rounds in just five games. Now, they have an opportunity to do just that, again, as they are up 3-1 on the Miami Heat, with an NBA title on the line in Game 5.

Originally, the Lakers were only going to wear their Black Mamba jerseys in Game 7. Now, however, they will be wearing them in Game 5 as they want to go out and take home the championship in a uniform that was made to honor Kobe and Gianna Bryant. The Lakers are undefeated in these uniforms, and today, LeBron spoke about just how special they are.

Since Kobe and Gigi's tragic passing back in January, this whole season has been dedicated in their honor. With this in mind, it's clear the Lakers will be more than motivated when it comes time for Friday night's Game 5.

Only time will tell whether or not they rise to the occasion.


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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!